Is Jesus Going to Hell?
At the beginning of this year I posted Going to Hell in a Handbasket (Part 1 & Part 2). In these posts I discussed a new… or different… perspective on…
Grace vs. Works – Synchroblog
This post is part of Glenn Hager’s Synchroblog. He asked people to write on the topic: Things I Learned From Church (That Didn’t Prove True And What I Am Learning…
Church Covenant…
Well, I almost walked out of Sunday Morning Meeting today. I literally came this close, |–|, to doing it. What stopped me? I do not know, I guess I wanted…
What’s your Sign?
Woody Murray, an independent church communications specialist who helps churches more effectively reach their communities, has started contributing to Baptist Press News. On the 17th, he wrote an article called…
Old Friends, Prayers, and Dreams
An old friend recently contacted me. We will refer to him by the name of “Bob” for the sake of his anonymity. Bob confided in me some issues he and…
Blueberries…
We have a big blueberry tree in our yard. Yes a “tree” not a bush. The former owner of our house had a very exotic taste and we find all…
On Offending the World
In Matthew 11:6 and Luke 7:23, Jesus tells us that we are blessed if we do not take offense at him. Even his Father, in Isaiah 28:16, calls the Christ…
A Good Muslim vs. A Good Christian
I received this forward over the weekend: Subject: “Subject: A Good Muslim” This piece is really food for thought ~ especially the very last statement! With all the Muslims now…
Why care about the CBF? – Response
David Roach has written an article published at the Baptist Press titled, Why care about the CBF?. Roach describes a recent experience he had when visiting the CBF’s General Assembly….
Pastoral Leadership…
Dr. David Black asks, “Is this how the Lord Jesus planned for His church to operate . . . ? Perhaps our difficulties are self-induced.” in his an excellent article…